AMMY C. NORGREN
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated Elementary Educator with a profound commitment to fostering social-emotional learning and holistic development in students. Bringing a wealth of experience, I specialize in creating inclusive classroom environments that prioritize mindfulness and movement practices. Adept at integrating SEL principles into daily curriculum, I facilitate emotional intelligence, resilience, and interpersonal skills development. As a passionate advocate for student well-being, I leverage my extensive background in mindfulness and movement to cultivate a positive and supportive educational experience. Proven success in creating engaging lessons, collaborating with fellow educators, and contributing to a positive school culture. Committed to nurturing the whole child and empowering students with the tools they need for academic and personal success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mindfulness and Movement Enrichment Lead Teacher & Instructional Coach
Leadership Prep Bedford Stuyvesant Uncommon Prep Charter School
2018.07 - 2023.07
- Participate and support grade-level activities, core content lessons, and school-wide functions throughout the school-year
- Develop creative, engaging grade-appropriate social and emotional curriculum for K-4th grade scholars with an emphasis on mindfulness and physical education
- Lead weekly mindfulness classes for staff
- Create and execute health and wellness night for scholars, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to focus and reflect on student learning by critically thinking and analyzing student work to respond to different learning needs
- Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students follow our school’s core values and high expectations
- Engage in lesson planning that focuses on continued physical, mental, and emotional health both in school and the community
- Coach new teachers on best teaching and management practices
- Lead whole school moments such as morning circle, family circle, and community circle
- Prepared and led school based PDs in SEL and DEI
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher
Little Flower Yoga
2016.01 - 2018.07
- Plan and lead customized classes to children Pre-K through 12th Grade
- Provide one-on-one focus with students while maintaining a safe and secure environment
- Create a curriculum that includes Little Flower Yoga 5 Elements: connect, breathe, move, focus, and relax
- Teach individualized lessons that support and foster kindness, respect, and curiosity
- Develop age-appropriate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed lessons
- Engaged in comprehensive yoga and mindfulness certification for children ages 3- 18
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
Second Grade Lead ICT Teacher
Success Academy Charter School
2016.02 - 2017.06
- Taught small groups and led whole-class instruction using inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum
- Worked collaboratively and developed meaningful relationships with scholars, teachers, leadership, parents, and guardians
- Utilized classroom management skills to provide a safe and orderly instructional environment
- Advised both children and adults on overcoming obstacles while listening to their concerns
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Intern/Curriculum Designer/Educator
Sprout By Design
2015.04 - 2016.01
- Contributed to urban agriculture curriculum designed for children with special needs
- Volunteered and taught people of all ages and abilities about urban agriculture
- Communicated concepts clearly by utilizing many types of learning tools
- Planned and implemented lessons in various schools, juvenile detention centers, community centers, and day programs throughout New York City
- Engaged students as active learners by making real world connections
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Horticulture Assistant
Rose Red and Lavender
2015.04 - 2016.09
- Taught garden classes in a busy Williamsburg floral shop to a variety of students
- Head of customer service during working hours
- Helped identify and sell plants to a variety of different consumers
- Maintained and cared for plants and flowers during season
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Manager/Trainer/Server
Mary O's
2015.04 - 2019.01
- Trained new employees for restaurant positions; functioned as lead server and assured consistent quality of service and professional development
- Ensured that new employees were meeting guest expectations by creating a positive and cohesive working environment
- Assisted in the management and handling of nightly cash deposits and closing of the restaurant
- Helped set up, serve, and coordinate banquets and large parties ranging from 20 people to over 250 people
- Detail oriented, with a proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems
- Successful at multitasking while remaining professional and courteous in a fast-paced environment
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY08.2020
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN07.2006
Skills
- Staff Development
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Student-Centered Learning
- Training and Mentoring
- Classroom Management
- IEP Support
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curricula Development and Implementation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Serving Diverse Communities
Accomplishments
- Tutored scholars to ensure academic growth
- Volunteered for The Youth Farm and Market Project, Feed My Starving Children, and YMCA
Certification
- RYT 200 - Certified Yoga Instructor
- RCYT 95 - Certified Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor
Timeline
Mindfulness and Movement Enrichment Lead Teacher & Instructional Coach
Leadership Prep Bedford Stuyvesant Uncommon Prep Charter School
2018.07 - 2023.07
Second Grade Lead ICT Teacher
Success Academy Charter School
2016.02 - 2017.06
Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher
Little Flower Yoga
2016.01 - 2018.07
Intern/Curriculum Designer/Educator
Sprout By Design
2015.04 - 2016.01
Horticulture Assistant
Rose Red and Lavender
2015.04 - 2016.09
Manager/Trainer/Server
Mary O's
2015.04 - 2019.01
Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
- RYT 200 - Certified Yoga Instructor
- RCYT 95 - Certified Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor
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